Team Associated RC10B84 1:10 Scale 4WD Electric Off Road Competition Buggy Kit Manual

RC10B84 Features

• Molded Height-Adjustable Gearboxes Front and Rear with Additional +2 Rear Gearbox for High-Grip Conditions
• Long-Arm Suspension Geometry: improves grip and predictability in all conditions
• Optimized Steering Bellcranks and Rack: improved bumpsteer control at all ride heights
• Chassis Bracing: Fine tune chassis flex characteristics with upper and lower chassis bracing front and rear
• Standard and HRC (High Roll Center) Rear Hubs Included
• Insert adjustable caster block with 0, +/-1, and +/-2 degree inserts included
• Forward and Back Motor Positions: used for further weight bias adjustment
• Highly Adjustable Battery Holder with Thumb Tabs: allows for easy battery removal and fine tuning of weight bias
• 2.5mm Thick Tapered 7075-T6 Aluminum Chassis with 10 Degrees of Kickup and Improved Departure Angle
• (90050 Only): Decoupled Slipper Clutch Included
• (90051 Only): Molded Ring and Pinion Gears Included
• Aluminum Center-Mounted Servo Mount
• Two heights Included for Rear Wing Mount
• 7-inch Rear Wing
• Low-Profile Body
• Shock Tower Covers Front and Rear
• 3.5mm Turnbuckles and Ballcups
• 13mm Big-Bore Shocks

Additional Items Required

Your new RC10B84 Kit comes unassembled and requires the following items for completion (refer to AssociatedElectrics.com for suggestions):

• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• AA-size batteries for transmitter
• Electronic Speed Control ("ESC")
• Steering servo
• R/C electric motor
• Pinion gear, size determined by type/turn or kV of motor
• Battery charger (a peak detection charger, or LiPo compatible charger)
• 2 cell LiPo battery pack
• Polycarbonate specific spray paint
• Cyanoacrylate glue (“CA”) (#1697)
• Thread locking compound (#1596)
• Tires and Inserts, Fronts and Rears

Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to AssociatedElectrics.com for complete listings)
• FT Body Scissors (#1737)
• FT Hex/Nut Wrenches (#1519)
• FT Universal Tire Balancer (#1498)
• FT Dual Turnbuckle Wrench (#1114)
• FT Body Reamer (#1499)
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• FT Ballcup Wrench (#1579)
• Green Slime shock lube (#1105)
• Shock Pliers (#1681)
• Soldering Iron
• Wire Cutters
• Hobby Knife

Hardware - 1:1 Scale View

Button Head (bhcs)

2x4mm (31510), 2.5x5mm (31519), 2.5x6mm (31520), 2.5x8mm (31521), 2.5x10mm (31522), 3x4mm (91158), 3x5mm (31530), 3x6mm (31531), 3x8mm (31532), 3x10mm (25211), 3x12mm (89202)

Flat Head (fhcs)

2x3mm (91743), 2.5x8mm (31472), 3x5mm (31540), 3x6mm (31541), 3x8mm (25201), 3x10mm (25202), 3x12mm (25203), 3x14mm (89208), 3x16mm (25204), 3x18mm (89209)

Ball Bearings

4x7x2.5mm (31732), 5x8x2.5mm (31400), 5x10x4mm (91560), 5x10x4mm flanged (92324), 5x12x4 (91567), 10x15x4 (91563), 12x18x4 (92544)

Ballstuds

HD, short neck 4mm (32041), Ti HD, short neck 4mm (32095), HD, short neck 6mm (32042), Ti HD, short neck 6mm (32096), HD, short neck 8mm (32040), Ti HD, short neck 8mm (32097), HD 6mm (91047), Ti HD 6mm (91751), HD 8mm (91048), Ti HD 8mm (91752), HD 10mm (91049), Ti HD 10mm (91753)

Set Screws

3x2.5mm (31500), 3x3mm (25225), 3x6mm (81257), 3x10mm (4671), 3x20mm (91737), 4x5mm (25226)

Nuts (lock/plain)

M3 Nut (91477), M3 Alum. Locknut, Blue (31550), M3 Locknut, Black (25215), M3 Locknut w/Flange (25612), FT 3mm Locknuts, Blue (25392), M4 Locknuts: Serrated Steel LP (91150), Serrated Steel (Silver) (91826), FT Aluminum (Blue) (31551), Serrated Aluminum (Black) (91738)

Shims and Washers

5.5x0.5mm (31381), 5.5x1.0mm (31382), 5.5x2.0mm (31383), 3x8mm Washer (89218)

Cap Head (shcs)

1.6 x 5mm (91611)

Assembly Steps

Bag 1 - Step 1

Parts: 92501 x2 B84 Side rails, 92502 B84 Side rails, carbon, 92528 B84 Center bulkhead, DSC, 92500 B84 Chassis, 25201 x6 3x8mm FHCS, 92526 B84 Motor mount, 31541x4 3x6mm FHCS.

Bag 1 - Step 2

Parts: 92504 B84 FT Carbon Chassis brace, front (motor forward), 92503 B84 Chassis brace, front (motor forward), 91819 Pivot balls, 89204 3x24mm BHCS. Optional plastic insert for less flex.

Bag 1 - Step 3

Parts: 92504 B84 FT Carbon Chassis brace, rear (motor forward), 92503 B84 Chassis brace, rear (motor forward), 91819 Pivot balls, 41090 x2 3x10mm LP SHCS, 31383 x2 Ballstud washer, 2mm, 89204 3x24mm BHCS, 25202 x2 3x10mm FHCS. Optional plastic insert for less flex.

Bag 1 - Step 4

Parts: Servo (Not included), 41089 x3 3x6mm LP SHCS, 31383 Ballstud washer, 2mm, 91048 HD Ballstud, 8mm, 31531 3x6mm BHCS, 91728 Servo horn and ring, 15.5mm, 1370 FT Clamping servo horn, 92531 B84 Servo mount, 25202 x2 3x10mm FHCS. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 1 - Step 5

Parts: 92532 x2 B84 Steering bellcrank post, 91048 x2 HD Ballstud, 8mm, 92533 B84 Steering rack, 31383 x2 Ballstud washer, 2mm, 92534 x2 B84 Steering rack hat bushing, 31732 x4 4x7x2.5mm Bearing, 25201 x2 3x8mm FHCS.

Bag 1 - Step 6

Parts: 32042 HD Ballstud, Short, 6mm, 31400 x4 5x8x2.5mm Bearing, 92507 B84 Steering bellcrank, 92508 B84 FT Carbon Steering bellcrank, 89202 x2 3x12mm BHCS.

Bag 1 - Step 7

Parts: 31383 Ballstud washer, 2mm, 4671 3x10mm Set screw, 92523 x2 Steering link rod ends, 92523 B84 Steering link rod end. Optional 2 piece steering link.

Bag 2 - Step 1

Parts: 92538 B84 Arm mount, B, 92014 x2 Arm mount inserts, 1, 25201 x2 3x8mm FHCS. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 2 - Step 2

Parts: 92514 x2 B84 Front suspension arm shim, 1mm, 92538 B84 Arm mount, C, 92014 x2 Arm mount inserts, 1, 92547 x2 B84 Hinge pin, 51mm, 92514 x2 B84 Front suspension arms (left, right), 92515 B84 FT Carbon front suspension arms, 25201 x2 3x8mm FHCS. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 2 - Step 3

Parts: 91737 3x20mm Set screw, 92408 x2 B7 Rear suspension arms (left, right), 92409 FT B7 Rear carbon suspension arms (left, right), 92547 x2 B84 Hinge pin, 49.5mm, 92408 x2 B7 Rear suspension arm shim, 2mm.

Bag 3 - Step 1

Parts: 92306 5x8x0.2mm shim, 92306 5x8x0.2mm shim, 92524 B84 Diff case, 92542 B84 ring gear, 40T, 92138 Differential cross pins, 92138 Differential cross pins, 92306 Diff sun gear, LTC, metal, 92306 Diff sun gear, LTC, metal, 92133 B84 Diff O-ring, 92133 B84 Diff O-ring, 92452 B7 HD gear differential outdrives, 92452 B7 HD gear differential outdrives. Build x2 (1 front, 1 rear).

Bag 3 - Step 2

Parts: 92138 x2 Diff cross pin, 92306 X4 Diff planet gear, LTC, metal, 92306 X4 2.55x6.0x0.15 shim, 31472 x4 2.5x8mm FHCS, 92133 Diff gasket. Racers Tip: Use diff shim set from the TC8 to fine tune mesh (#31396).

Bag 4 - Step 1

Parts: 92510 B84 FT Carbon front gearbox, 92509 B84 Front gearbox, lower, 25201 x4 3x8mm FHCS, 89208 3x14mm FHCS, 92541 B84 Arm mount backing plate, 92537 B84 Arm mount, A, 92525 B84 Front bumper, 25188 x2 3x20mm BHCS, 92014 x2 Arm mount inserts, 1.

Bag 4 - Step 2

Parts: 91438 CVA barrel, 92264 FT CVA cup, center, aluminum, 92215 Center CVA input coupler, aluminum, 92550 Center CVA bones, 38.5mm, 92513 B84 Diff pinion height insert, 0, 92324 x2 5x10x4mm flanged bearing, 91438 CVA pin, 92216 CVA cup, center, aluminum, 92142 Differential pinion gear, 16T, 92319 Differential Pinion Gear Shims, 5 x 6.5 x 1mm. Use black grease (#6588). Note: 0 diff height recommended for Low Profile front tires. +2 diff height recommended for standard front tires.

Bag 4 - Step 3

Parts: 25226 4x5mm Set screw, 92143 Diff pinion gear shim, 91438 CVA pin bones, 38.5mm. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 4 - Step 4

Parts: 92139 x2 Diff outdrive shims, 91563 x2 10x15x4mm bearing, 92513 x2 B84 Diff height inserts, (kit setting 0), 92510 B84 FT Carbon front gearbox, 92509 B84 Front gearbox, upper, 89202 X4 3x12mm BHCS. Start by shimming the diff with one shim on either side of the diff. If the diff is tight when inserted into the gearbox, remove one shim from the ring gear side and add it to the diff case side.

Bag 4 - Step 5

Parts: 41089 3x6mm LP SHCS, 92504 B84 Chassis brace, upper front, 31532 x2 3x8mm BHCS, 92512 B84 FT Carbon rear gearbox, +2mm, 92511 B84 Rear gearbox, lower, +2mm, 89202 x2 3x12mm BHCS.

Bag 4 - Step 6

Parts: 92541 B84 Arm mount backing plate, 92540 B84 Arm mount, D, 25201 x4 3x8mm FHCS, 92525 B84 Rear bumper, 25188 x2 3x20mm BHCS, 92014 x2 Arm mount inserts, 0.5, 89208 3x14mm FHCS.

Bag 4 - Step 7

Parts: 92264 FT CVA cup, center, aluminum, 91438 CVA barrel, 92215 Center CVA input coupler, 91438 CVA pin, 92324 x2 5x10x4mm flanged bearing, 92319 Differential Pinion Gear Shims, 5 x 6.5 x 1mm, 92216 CVA cup, center, aluminum, 92142 Differential pinion gear, 16T, 92513 B84 Diff pinion height insert, 1. Use black grease (#6588). Note: Number shown on the top and bottom of the rear insert after insertion should match the diff height desired. Kit setup: "0".

Bag 4 - Step 8

Parts: 25226 4x5mm Set screw, 92143 Diff pinion gear shim, 91438 CVA pin bones, 38.5mm. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 4 - Step 9

Parts: 92139 x2 Diff outdrive shims, 91563 x2 10x15x4mm bearing, 92513 x2 B84 Diff height inserts, (kit setting +3), 92512 B84 FT Carbon rear gearbox, +2mm, 92511 B84 Rear gearbox, upper, +2mm, 89202 x4 3x12mm BHCS. Start by shimming the diff with one shim on either side of the diff. If the diff is tight when inserted into the gearbox, remove one shim from the ring gear side and add it to the diff case side. Take extra care not to strip these screw holes out. Stripping the plastic will result in premature failure.

Bag 4 - Step 10

Parts: 92504 B84 Chassis brace, upper rear, 91819 Shock pivot ball, 89202 x2 3x12mm BHCS.

Bag 5 - Step 1

Parts: 92159 x2 Shock bushing, 10mm, 92525 B84 Shock tower cover, 41097 x2 3x24mm LP SHCS, 92545 B84 Front shock tower, 91048x2 HD Ballstud, 8mm, 89202 x2 3x12mm BHCS, 25215 x2 M3 locknut, black.

Bag 5 - Step 2

Parts: 31521 2.5x8mm BHCS, 89202 x3 3x12mm BHCS.

Bag 5 - Step 3

Parts: 92159 x2 Shock bushing, 10mm, 41095x2 3x22mm LP SHCS, 25215 x2 M3 locknut, black, 92525 B84 Shock tower cover, 91048 x2 HD Ballstud, 8mm, 92546 B84 Rear shock tower, 89202 x3 3x12mm BHCS.

Bag 5 - Step 4

Parts: 89202 x4 3x12mm BHCS, 92506 B84 Rear wing mount, -2mm, 89202 x3 3x12mm BHCS. Note: Optional standard mount included!

Bag 6 - Step 1

Parts: 91047 HD Ballstud, 6mm, 31532 x2 3x8mm BHCS, 91048 HD Ballstud, 8mm, 92522 B84 Caster inserts, "O", 25215 M3 locknut, 92376 Steering block arm, +2, 31383 x2 Ballstud washer, 2mm, 89202 x2 3x12mm BHCS, 92171 Steering blocks, 92535 B84 Caster block (left). Note: 4mm recommended for Low Profile front tires. 2mm recommended for standard front tires. There are three caster block inserts included (0°, +/-1°, +/- 2 °). 0° is the standard insert used. Tab up = adds caster, Tab down = removes caster.

Bag 6 - Step 2

Parts: 92548 CVA bones, 78.5mm, 91438 CVA barrel, 91436 CVA wheel hex pin, 91609 FT clamping wheel hex, 5.0mm, 91921 Front CVA axle, 92263 Front CVA retainer, 91611 1.6x5mm SHCS. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side).

Bag 6 - Step 3

Parts: 91438 CVA barrel, 91438 CVA pin, 91611 1.6x5mm SHCS. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side).

Bag 6 - Step 4

Parts: 92547 Hinge pin, 31510 2x4mm BHCS, 91047 HD ballstud, 6mm, 31382 Ballstud washer, 1mm, 92412 B7 Rear hubs, HRC, 92441 Rear hub link mount, 92179 Rear hub insert (+3mm), 89202 x2 M3x12mm BHCS. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side).

Bag 7 - Step 1

Parts: 91047 HD ballstud, 6mm, 31382 Ballstud washer, 1mm, 92412 B7 Rear hubs, HRC, 92441 Rear hub link mount, 92179 Rear hub insert (+3mm), 89202 x2 M3x12mm BHCS. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side).

Bag 7 - Step 2

Parts: 92454 HD CVA bone, 69mm, 91438 CVA barrel, 91859 CVA axle +2mm, 91438 CVA pin, 91563 10x15x4mm bearing, 91567 5x12x4mm bearing, 91436 Pin, 91610 FT clamping wheel hex, 7.0mm, 91611 1.6x5mm SHCS. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side).

Bag 7 - Step 3

Parts: 92179 x2 Rear hub spacer, 81257x2 3x6mm Set screw, 92188 Rear hub hinge pin, 25215 M3 locknut. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side). Do not overtighten after threads stop.

Bag 8 - Step 1

Parts: 92308 x2 Ballcup, straight, 92336 3.5x45mm turnbuckle. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side). Orient the notch to the left throughout the car. It indicates which end has the left hand threads!

Bag 8 - Step 2

Parts: 92308 Ballcup, straight, 92336 3.5x45mm turnbuckle, 92308 Ballcup, Offset. Left: 21.2mm. Right: 21.2mm. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side). Orient the notch to the left throughout the car. It indicates which end has the left hand threads! There is two offset ballcups labeled "1" and "2". The ballcup labeled "1" goes on the left side of the car.

Bag 8 - Step 3

Parts: 92308 x2 Ballcup, straight, 92337 3.5x48mm turnbuckle. Build x2 (1 left side, 1 right side). Orient the notch to the left throughout the car. It indicates which end has the left hand threads!

Bag 9 - Step 1

Parts: 92366 Slipper Shaft, 92369 Decoupled Slipper Spring, 92278 Slipper Hub, Front, 92293 72T Spur Gear -OR- 92295 78T Spur Gear, 92285 x2 Slipper Pads, 25225 x2 3x3mm Set Screw, 92366 Slipper Nut, 92366 Decoupled Outdrive, 92366 CVA Pin, 92279 Slipper Hub, Rear, 25225 3x3mm Set Screw, 91563 FT Bearings, 10x15x4mm.

Bag 9 - Step 2

Parts: 92370 Front Slipper Pad, 25843 Bearings, 12x18x4mm, 92370 CVA Pin, 92370 Front Slipper Hub, 92367 Slipper Outdrive w/ One-Way Bearing, 92368 Thrust Bolt, 91990 Thrust Bearing. Use FT Silicone Grease (#6636) and thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 9 - Step 3

Parts: 31532 x2 3x8mm BHCS, 92530 B84 Center bulkhead brace, DSC, 92530 B84 Center bulkhead brace spacer. Note: Two additional 3x8mm BHCS included for center bulkhead brace if not running fan mount. Spur gear direction has a cutout to fit over the slipper housing.

Bag 10 - Step 1

Parts: 92457 x2 Anti-Roll bar pivot, 92419x2 Anti-Roll bar rod end, 31500 x4 3x2.5mm Set screw, 92552 Anti-Roll bar 1.8mm, 92457 x2 Anti-roll bar collar. Note: Orient the set screws in the same location on left and right side. Note: Leave some side to side movement when setting the anti-roll bar collars. The anti-roll bar should not bind the suspension. The anti-roll bar rod end should be perpendicular to the suspension arm when assembled. This may require flipping the anti-roll bar pivot or adjusting it on the bar to achieve the correct setting depending on arm position. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 10 - Step 2

Parts: 92457 x2 Anti-Roll bar pivot, 92419x2 Anti-Roll bar rod end, 31500 x4 3x2.5mm Set screw, 92552 Anti-Roll bar 2.0mm, 92457 x2 Anti-roll bar collar. Note: Orient the set screws in the same location on left and right side. Note: Leave some side to side movement when setting the anti-roll bar collars. The anti-roll bar should not bind the suspension. The anti-roll bar rod end should be perpendicular to the suspension arm when assembled. This may require flipping the anti-roll bar pivot or adjusting it on the bar to achieve the correct setting depending on arm position. Use thread lock compound (#1596).

Bag 11 - Step 1

Parts: 91933 FT 13mm shock piston, 2.5mm (2x1.7), 31510 M2x4mm BHCS, 89278 M2.5mm washer, 91617 V2 3x23mm shock shaft TIN, 92428 FT 13mm shock piston, 2.5mm (2x1.9), 31510 M2x4mm BHCS, 89278 M2.5mm washer, 91619 V2 3x27.5mm shock shaft TIN. Mount the shock pistons with the number facing up! Racers Tip: Use a marker over the numbers on the pistons to make them easily visible! Build x2 front shocks, Build x2 rear shocks.

Bag 11 - Step 2

Parts: 91920 13x23mm Shock bodies "front", 91996 13mm Shock cap O-Ring, 91996 13mm Shock cap O-Ring, 91922 13x27.5mm Shock bodies "rear", 91493 x2 X-Ring, 91996 13mm Shock spacer, 91996 X2 13mm Shock hat bushing, 91996 X2 13mm Shock spacer, 91996 2 13mm Shock hat bushing. Lightly rub shock oil on the O-ring before installation! Build x2 front shocks, Build x2 rear shocks.

Bag 11 - Step 3

Parts: 4187 Nylon spacer (front - 4), 4187 Nylon spacer (rear - 2), 92419 Shock eyelets front shocks O eye, 91819 Shock pivot ball, 92419 Shock Eyelets rear shocks O eye, 91819 Shock pivot ball, 31327 VCS3 Shock bottom cap, 31327 VCS3 Shock bottom cap. Lightly rub shock fluid or green slime on threads. There are 3 lengths of shock eyelet in the kit. Pay attention to length when building as these affect your droop and uptravel. Omm +2mm +4mm. Build x2 front shocks, Build x2 rear shocks.

Bag 11 - Step 4

Shock Fluids: Front Shock: 42.5wt, Rear Shock: 35wt. Shock Bleeding Steps: 1. Before assembly, get each bleed screw and thread it 1-2 turns into the shock cap, then remove the screw. This will make it easier when you are bleeding your shocks. 2. Pull shock shaft down. 3. Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone shock fluid. 4. Slowly move the shock shaft up and down to remove air from under the piston. 5. Wait for bubbles to come to surface. 6. Fill shock body to top with silicone shock fluid. 7. Place a drop of oil in the cap and on cap threads. 8. Install cap (without bleed screw) and tighten completely. 9. Slowly compress shaft all the way to bleed excess silicone shock fluid out the hole in the cap (use rag around shock to catch excess fluid). 10. Install M2x4mm button head screw until snug while shaft is fully compressed. Stroke: Front: 21mm, Rear: 27.5mm.

Bag 11 - Step 5

Parts: 91996 X4 13mm Threaded collar O-ring, 91928 X4 13mm Threaded collar, 91949 13mm Front spring, purple (4.60lb), 91958 13mm Rear spring, orange (2.50lb). Racers Tip: Use your finger to rub shock fluid on the O-ring for smoother adjustment! Build x4.

Bag 11 - Step 6

Set height after assembly. Parts: 91926 13mm Shock spring cup "front - 5mm", 91926 13mm Shock spring cup "rear - 0mm". Hold shock mounting hardware until after anti-roll bar installation. Build x2 front shocks, Build x2 rear shocks.

Bag 11 - Step 7

Install x2 front and x2 rear shocks. Parts: 25612 M3 flanged nut, black, 25187 M3x14mm BHCS, 25612 x2 M3 flanged nut, black.

Bag 12 - Step 1

Parts: 25187 x2 M3x14mm BHCS, 92505 Fan mount, Fan (Not included), 92505 Fan mount, Fan (Not included), 25187 x2 M3x14mm BHCS.

Bag 12 - Step 2

Parts: 25211 x2 3x10mm BHCS, 31500 M3x2.5mm set screw (Not included), 92236 Motor mount slide, Motor (Not included), 89203 3x16mm BHCS, Pinion (Not included), 25203 x2 M3x12mm FHCS. Align the motors solder tabs to the side as shown!

Bag 12 - Step 3

Parts: 41090 x2 M3x10mm LP SHCS.

Bag 12 - Step 4

Parts: 31532 x2 M3x8mm BHCS, 92505 B84 Battery holder, 1, 92505 B84 Battery holder, 2, 92505 B84 Battery holder, 3, 92505 B84 Battery holder, 4, 25201 M3x8mm FHCS, 25188 x2 M3x20mm BHCS, 92505 B84 Battery holder, 92463 x2 Battery holder O-Ring. Use M3 x 20mm for standard height, Use M3 x 14mm LP height.

Bag 12 - Step 5

Battery (Not included).

Bag 12 - Step 6

Receiver (Not included), ESC (Not included), 6727 Servo tape, 55424 B7 wing.

Bag 12 - Step 7

Parts: 92506 B84 Wing nut, 25203 x2 3x12mm FHCS, 92555 B84 Body, 92506 B84 Wing shim, 31520 2.5x6mm BHCS, 92555 B84 Front nose.

Bag 12 - Step 8

Rear tire (Not included), Rear tire insert (Not included), Front tire (Not included), Front tire insert (Not included), Front wheel 12mm hex (Not included), Rear wheel 12mm hex (Not included), 91150 x4 M4 Locknuts. Build x2 front and x2 rear wheels/tires.

Tuning Tips - Painting, Beginners

Painting:

Your Kit requires a clear polycarbonate body. You will need to prep the body before you can paint it. Wash the INSIDE thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent (do not use any detergents with scents or added hand lotion ingredients!). Dry the body using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Use the supplied window masks to cover the windows from the INSIDE of the body (RC bodies get painted on the inside). Using high quality masking tape, apply tape to the inside of the body to create a design. Spray (use either rattle can or airbrush) the paint on the inside of the body (preferably dark colors first, lighter colors last). NOTE: ONLY use paint that is recommended for (polycarbonate) plastics. If you do not, you can destroy the body! After the paint has completely dried (usually after 24 hours), cut the body along the trim lines. Make sure to drill or use a body reamer to make the holes for the antenna if needed! Use hook and loop tape to secure the body to the side rails of the vehicle.

Tips for Beginners:

Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your vehicle will not be beneficial if you can't stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps. Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your vehicle. Make only ONE adjustment at a time, testing it before making another change. If the result of your adjustment is a faster lap, mark the change on the included setup sheet (make adddtional copies of the sheet before writing on it). If your adjustment results in a slower lap, revert back to the previous setup and try another change. When you are satisfied with your vehicle, fill in the setup sheet thoroughly and file it away. Use this as a guide for future track days or conditions. Periodically check all moving suspension parts. Suspension components must be kept clean and move freely without binding to prevent poor and/or inconsistent handling.

Tuning Tips - Front Arm Mount Pill Insert Setups

The aluminum front arm mounts utilize eccentric pill inserts to make fine adjustments to kick-up, pin height, and pin width. Adjustments can be made using the supplied inserts (#92014)

Standard Position

Use this position as a reference when changing pill locations.

A Mount

Kick-up: 10°, Roll Center: +0, Pin Width: +0

Pin Width

A Mount B Mount: = +1.4mm, = +0.7mm, = 0mm, = -0.7mm, = -1.4mm. More distance = wider pivot, Less distance = narrower pivot.

Pin Height

A Mount B Mount: = +0.7mm, = +0.35mm, = 0mm, = -0.35mm, = -0.7mm. Higher pin = Higher roll center, Lower Pin = Lower roll center.

Kick Up

A Mount B Mount: = 10°, = 9°, = 8°, = 11°, = 10°, = 9°, = 12°, = 11°, = 10°. More angle = More kick up, Less angle = Less kick up.

Total Caster Angle

Total caster angle is the sum of the kick up angle and the caster block angle.

Caster Block Angle

Kick Up Angle, Caster Block Angle

Tuning Tips - Rear Arm Mount Pill Insert Setups

The aluminum front arm mounts utilize eccentric pill inserts to make fine adjustments to kick-up, pin height, and pin width. Adjustments can be made using the supplied inserts (#92014)

Standard Position

Use this position as a reference when changing pill locations.

Toe: 3°, Anti-Squat: 2°, Roll Center: +0, Pin Width: +0

Pin Width

C Mount D Mount: = +1.4mm, = +0.7mm, = 0mm, = -0.7mm, = -1.4mm. More distance = wider pivot, Less distance = narrower pivot.

Pin Height

C Mount D Mount: = +0.7mm, = +0.35mm, = 0mm, = -0.35mm, = -0.7mm. Higher pin = Higher roll center, Lower Pin = Lower roll center.

Toe Angle

C Mount D Mount: = 3°, = 4°, = 5°, = 2°, = 3°, = 4°, = 1°, = 2°, = 3°. More angle = More toe in, Less angle = Less toe in.

Anti-Squat Angle

C Mount D Mount: = 2°, = 1°, = 0°, = 3°, = 2°, = 1°, = 4°, = 3°, = 2°. More angle = More anti-squat, Less angle = Less anti-squat.

Setup Sheet

Front Suspension:

• Ride Height: 11mm
• Camber: -1 deg
• Toe: 0 deg
• Anti-Roll Bar: 1.8mm
• Arm Type: Kit
• Tower Type: Kit
• Arm Mount A: 1°, 0.5°, Gray, Black
• Lower Brace Type: Fixed Pivot
• Ball Stud Spacing: 2mm
• Axle Height: +3, +2, +1, 0
• Steering Plate: +2
• Ball Stud Spacing: 4mm
• Wheelbase Shim: Arm Middle
• Diff Height: +3, +2, +1, +0
• Wheel Hex: 5mm
• Steering Block Type: B74
• Caster Block: 6°, 7°, 8°, 9°, 10°
• Arm Mount B: 1°, 0.5°, Gray, Black
• Chassis Brace Material: Kit
• Top Plate Brace Material: Kit
• Front Axles: CVA, DCV

Rear Suspension:

• Ride Height: 11mm
• Camber: -1 deg
• Anti-Roll Bar: 2.0mm
• Arm Type: Kit - B7
• Tower Type: Kit
• Arm Mount C: 1°, 0.5°, Gray, Black
• Lower Brace Type: Fixed Pivot
• Axle Height: +3, +2, +1, 0
• Gearbox: Standard
• Rear Chassis Brace Screws:
• Arm Mount D: 1°, 0.5°, Gray, Black
• Camber Link Spacing: 0
• Wheel Hex: 7mm
• Hub Type: Kit - B7 HRC
• Ball Stud Spacing: 1mm
• Drive Shaft Type: 69mm Bone
• Diff Height: +3, +2, +1, +0
• Chassis Brace Material: Kit
• Upper Chassis Brace Material: Kit
• Hub Spacing: Fwd, Mid, Back

Electronics:

• Radio:
• Servo:
• EPA: Throttle: %, Brake: %
• ESC:
• ESC Settings:
• Motor/Wind:
• Timing:

Differential:

• Front:
• Center:
• Rear:
• Fluid: 30K, 100K
• Gears: LTC, LTC
• Type: Metal, Metal

Shocks:

• Front: Piston: 2x1.7, 2x1.9
• Thickness: 2.5mm, 2.5mm
• Fluid: 42.5wt, 35wt
• Spring: Purple, Orange

Slipper Clutch:

• Limiters: Int: 2, Ext: 4, Int: 1, Ext: 2
• # of Pads:
• Setting:
• Cup Offset: 0, +5, +9, 0, +5, +9
• Kashima Bodies:
• Notes:

Body, Weight:

• Body: B84
• Front Wing: Nose
• Rear Wing: B7
• Rear Wing Mount: 0, -2
• Wing Angle: 0°, 3°, 6°
• Chassis Length: Standard
• Total Vehicle Weight:

Track Info:

• Size:
• Surface:
• Traction:
• Moisture:
• Condition:
• Temperature:
• Wheel (F/R):

Tires:

• Front Tires:
• Front Compound:
• Front Insert:
• Rear Tires:
• Rear Compound:
• Rear Insert:

Vehicle Comments:

• Notes:

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